Feeling usless

Posted Wed 19 Sep 2012 18.01 by fireman
my wife has it and I feel useless not being able to do anything about it!!! she has it on back of head and now on hands.

Hello, my wife has Psoriasis, she has had it for about 6 months, its on the back of her head and has now appeared on her fingers and hands. I feel so useless, I cannot do anything other than support her. She has been to see her GP but should she insist on seeing a dermatologist? Any advice welcome. Martin

Posted Wed 19 Sep 2012 20.33 by michaelswims (edited Wed 26 Sep 2012 17.18 by michaelswims)
Yes

Yes. A dermatologist has access to a wide range of treatments that may help your wife. Psoriasis affects people in many different ways and needs a long term approach to find which treatment works best for the individual. Also do not be fobbed off by the "its only flaky skin" argument, psoriasis can seriously affect your self confidence (as many people on this site have found). If your doctor is reluctant, camp in his/her waiting room until you are taken seriously All the best and good luck.

Posted Sun 23 Sep 2012 20.32 by Ramrod (edited Wed 26 Sep 2012 17.18 by amandajane)
Psoriasis: body & facial Psoriatic arthritis: toes, knees, wrists & fingers

She should see a dermatologist and possibly a rheumatologist. Also, she should research psoriasis and it's non-pharmaclolgical (like turmeric and ginger etc.) treatments to get a wider view than just the standard ' take steriods and use this cream' approach.....

Posted Wed 24 Feb 2016 13.18 by garey6395
I've had P for 16 years. First got it when I was 17. I'm now 33. I've been P free for 6 years. I can help you

Start feeling useful. Love her and buy her moogoo products NOW. Get coconut oil on her scalp. Get the vitamins and herbs on the go. Ditch the perfume and get on the body coach. (facebook) stay positive, no time for nrgativity

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